Hand & Finger
Fractures, trigger finger, Dupuytren’s, tendon and ligament injuries
Learn moreFellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic care with a primary focus on the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow—including fractures, nerve compression, arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, and complex upper-extremity reconstruction. Shoulder care is also available.
New or established patient? Call (863) 328-5435 to schedule with Dr. Collins in Lakeland or Brandon.

Start with the area or problem that is affecting you. Each condition pathway is designed to explain symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and recovery.
Fractures, trigger finger, Dupuytren’s, tendon and ligament injuries
Learn moreDistal radius fractures, arthritis, ligament injuries and wrist arthroscopy
Learn moreSpecialized treatment of hand, wrist, forearm and elbow fractures
Learn moreCubital tunnel, tendon injuries, arthritis and sports injuries
Learn moreCarpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, nerve injury, repair and reconstruction
Learn moreThumb CMC, wrist and finger arthritis with surgical and nonsurgical options
Learn moreWhether you have a new injury, persistent pain, numbness or tingling, arthritis, or have been told you may need surgery, schedule an upper-extremity evaluation to review your diagnosis and treatment options.
Explore common problems affecting the hand and upper extremity, from carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome to fractures, tendon disorders and arthritis. Shoulder conditions are included as a secondary area of upper-extremity care.
Dr. Collins is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in conditions of the hand and upper extremity. He completed fellowship training in Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery at Florida Orthopaedic Institute after orthopedic surgery residency at The Hughston Clinic.
His clinical interests include fracture care, nerve injuries and compression, tendon and ligament injuries, sports injuries, Dupuytren’s disease, arthritis and microsurgery.
Research & credentialsLearn about thumb-base osteoarthritis and surgical options, including modern CMC joint replacement with the TOUCH CMC prosthesis.

See television interviews and news coverage about thumb arthritis innovation and Florida’s first TOUCH CMC prosthesis procedures.
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